What is the Difference between Clarinet and Saxophone reeds?

February 16, 2009 at 11:11 AM by Dylan Pisica Catolică | Posted in Other - Music

Q: Can Bb clarinet reed be used on a Alto or Tenor Saxophone?

February 18, 2009 at 04:30 PM by Clarilicious

A: Sax reeds are bigger than clarinet reeds. However, it is possible to play tenor sax reeds on bass clarinet, alto sax reeds on alto clarinet and soprano sax reeds on soprano (Bb) clarinet. I'm not sure about using clarinet reeds on sax though, but you could always try.

2 Comments

  • ♥idk my bff jill?♥ says:
    February 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM
    nononononooo badd idea.

    sax reeds are bigger and it won't fit on the mouthpiece.

    and vice versa.
  • The Real Deal says:
    February 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM
    No a Bb clarinet reed can't be used on any saxophone. They are too small. Get a reed that is made for the instrument you're playing.

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